Chapter 479: Betrayal

In the Eastern Sea Immortal Realm, on a stretch of ocean hundreds of miles away from Demon Abyss Island.

A burly man with a thick, curly beard stood suspended in midair; this person was none other than the 'Qishang Mojun', a figure who struck terror into the hearts of countless cultivators from both the righteous and demonic paths.

Qin Ming's demonic infant was currently waiting quietly.

A moment later.

Suddenly, a spatial vortex appeared in the void several zhang before him; after the space twisted, countless golden runes surged forth from within.

Hum~ As the space rippled, the golden radiance instantly subsided.

The Shi Tian Shu, resembling a plump white child, stumbled into existence abruptly before the Qishang Mojun.

Having presumably undergone an ultra-long-distance teleportation, upon arrival, the Shi Tian Shu felt dizzy and spun in place several times.

He shook his head to dispel the discomfort, then recovered his composure; fixing his gaze on the Qishang Mojun before him, he wore an extremely excited smile and said, "Master, it truly succeeded! I never expected this ancient talisman to be real, just as Yan Laomo Qingyang described!"

"Such an immense distance, yet traversed in a single thought; it is truly inconceivable!"

A journey that normally required over half a year was now completed in an instant.

Clutching the talisman in his hand, the Shi Tian Shu scanned his surroundings and immediately realized he had arrived near Demon Abyss Island.

"Hmm, did you feel anything unusual just now?" Qin Ming's demonic infant smiled slightly before asking.

Scratching his head, the Shi Tian Shu replied, "No significant discomfort, merely a bit of dizziness after landing."

Subsequently.

He took out that piece of Profound Void Stone to inspect it, only to discover that the spatial power within had been entirely exhausted; with a pinch, it crumbled into a pile of powder.

The 'Qishang Mojun' naturally observed this scene as well; pondering briefly, he remarked, "I never expected that using the ancient talisman just once to teleport from the Southern Wilderness to the Eastern Sea would consume an entire piece of Profound Void Stone; if this were an inter-planar teleportation, it would surely require even more Profound Void Stones."

Immediately, the Qishang Mojun's gaze returned to the Shi Tian Shu; extending a hand, he grabbed the plump white child, rubbed his belly, and said, "Recall carefully: besides those two Nascent Souls, what else did you consume prior to this? Otherwise, you would not have produced a spiritual treasure like Profound Void Stone."

Allowing Qin Ming's demonic infant to inspect him, the Shi Tian Shu wore a slightly embarrassed smile and said:

"Master, I ate too many things before returning, so I cannot recall everything at once."

"However, it seems that only after consuming those two demonic Nascent Souls did my stomach react so strongly."

Hearing this, Qin Ming's demonic infant displayed a thoughtful expression, then set the Shi Tian Shu down.

"Hmm, in that case, this matter must be inseparable from the act of devouring Nascent Souls."

"Teleport back to Moon Gazing Island."

"We will formulate a long-term plan later."

The Shi Tian Shu nodded, immediately took out another piece of Profound Void Stone, and activated the ancient talisman once more.

Inside the cave dwelling on Moon Gazing Island.

At the location where Qin Ming had left his spatial coordinate, a spatial vortex suddenly surged forth, and the figure of the Shi Tian Shu returned to this place once again.

"Master, I have returned; this talisman can truly traverse space and time!"

The Shi Tian Shu handed the ancient talisman back to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming revealed an extremely satisfied smile and stored the ancient talisman away.

After this experiment, he could confirm that this 'Nine Heavens Cangyuan Miaoying True Talisman' could still be used.

With this ancient talisman, if he could manage to prepare more Profound Void Stones, he would possess a powerful means of preserving his life.

In the future, should great chaos erupt in the Immortal Realm, creating an uncontrollable situation, or should he encounter a Soul Transformation venerable he could not defeat.

Qin Ming could use this talisman to secure a backup plan for himself.

Subsequently.

Qin Ming gave the Shi Tian Shu a holiday; having finally broken through to become a fourth-tier Demon Saint, he allowed him to wander wherever he pleased.

He knew this fellow's nature all too well; he would surely go to the Silver Moon Sky Fox clan to show off before the little silver fox.

"This seat permits you to be away for one month, but remember to act with discretion; do not get carried away."

"Hmm, and by the way, eat everything you previously consumed within the fox clan again before returning; do you understand this seat's meaning?"

"Yes! Master, I will go and return shortly; I guarantee I will not cause trouble, so please rest assured!" the Shi Tian Shu vowed solemnly.

After the Shi Tian Shu departed.

Just as Qin Ming was preparing to return to the Small Spirit Realm to farm.

In the Eastern Sea Immortal Realm, his demonic infant transmitted another earth-shattering piece of news.

On Demon Abyss Island, inside the main hall of the Blood Demon Palace.

The Nascent Soul Demon Lords of the five great demonic sects of the Blood Nether Realm had all been summoned together.

They whispered among themselves, constantly discussing something.

"Fellow Daoist Qishang, as an elder of the Blood Refining Demon Sect, do you know why Lord Tianhen has summoned us? Is there some urgent matter?" The Six Desires Demon Lord of the Ghost Domain Palace asked Qin Ming's demonic infant.

With this question, the Nascent Soul old monsters present fell silent, all wishing to hear what exactly was going on.

After all, the previous incident where Lord Tianhen Mo Jun ruthlessly slaughtered the Nascent Soul Demon Lord of Wuliang Mountain in public remained vivid in their memories.

This had left every demonic Nascent Soul cultivator feeling endangered, unsure when this capricious late-stage Nascent Soul great cultivator might be in a bad mood and decide to make an example of them.

The 'Qishang Mojun' did not look sideways, merely replying indifferently, "This seat does not know the matter either; Elder Tianhen must have his profound intentions, so you need not worry excessively." As soon as his words finished.

Several ripples slowly spread through the air in the main hall, and a massive spiritual pressure, overwhelming everyone present, descended abruptly.

On the throne at the very head, the figure of Lord Tianhen Mo Jun materialized; wearing a white mask, he slowly swept his gaze across the faces of the crowd.

The people below remained as quiet as if in deep winter; the main hall instantly fell silent.

After surveying the surroundings once, Lord Tianhen Mo Jun finally opened his mouth and spoke slowly: "The reason for inviting all of you here this time is that this seat has a grand plan to announce to all fellow daoists."

A grand plan? Hearing Lord Tianhen Mo Jun speak thus, not only Qin Ming but even the Nascent Soul Demon Lords of the five great sects of the Blood Nether Realm seated there couldn't help but perk up their spirits.

A grand plan deemed worthy of such a title by Lord Tianhen, a late-stage Nascent Soul great cultivator, was certainly going to be executed in earnest.

Immediately after, Lord Tianhen suddenly spoke toward the outside of the main hall: "Fellow Daoist Xuan Ce, come in."

Right after, under the stunned gazes of everyone present, three Sea Race cultivators entered the main hall of the Blood Demon Palace.

The one leading was a youth in a jade robe, with two dragon horns growing from his head; his features were exceedingly handsome, and every gesture he made carried an innate nobility.

His cultivation base was clearly at the mid-stage of the fourth tier.

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Qin Ming's gaze swept over the three of them, but upon seeing one of them, his pupils couldn't help but contract sharply.

This person was the fourth-tier Bi Xi Wang he had encountered previously when he went to Ao Bie Island, from whose hands he had managed to escape at that time.

"The Second Prince of the East Sea Long Gong?" the Six Desires Demon Lord uttered with slight surprise.

Hearing these words, Qin Ming vaguely felt that some major event was about to occur in the East Sea Immortal Realm.

"Allow me to introduce; this is Crown Prince Xuan Ce of the East Sea Long Gong. He is willing to return to the embrace of the Demon Dragon clan of the Upper Realm and has chosen to cooperate with us."

With this introduction by Yan Laomo Tianhen, the scene erupted in an uproar; these sharp-witted individuals needed no further explanation to know that this top-tier Wang Zu among the Sea Race had already defected.

At the same time, those old monsters from the Five Great Demon Sects, each possessing profound scheming depths, one by one revealed enigmatic smiles.

If Crown Prince Xuan Ce took the lead in defecting to the Blood Universe Realm, it was quite possible that the East Sea Immortal Realm would suffer a massive setback.

Not only could the face lost in the previous failure at Tianlan Xiancheng be regained, but they might even tear open a breach in the Human Realm in one fell swoop.

"Xuan Ce greets all fellow Daoists; from now on, I shall rely greatly on your care." A slight smile appeared on Xuan Ce's handsome face as he cupped his fists to greet the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Demon Path present.

After inviting the three to take their seats, Lord Tianhen immediately laid out his plan: "The upcoming plan concerns matters of great importance; only those present here are to know of it. I do not wish for any leakage incidents like the last time to occur again."

"Therefore, I have temporarily convened you all today to execute this plan immediately."

Immediately after, Lord Tianhen, with the force of Lei Ting, issued a series of commands in rapid succession...

On Wangyue Island.

Qin Ming's expression shifted between gloom and brightness; he had already learned of Lord Tianhen's plan.

"The Second Prince of the East Sea Long Gong has actually turned traitor; this so-called grand plan targets directly Dongji Island and the Crystal Palace, who are on good terms with the Sea Race."

"I fear that next, the momentum of these two major sects will be lost, and they will be severely sabotaged by the Sea Race."

"A bloody storm is inevitable."

However, what was even more critical was this:

Within Lord Tianhen's current plan, there was actually one directive aimed at the Southern Wilderness Immortal Realm.

Perhaps it was related to the continuous demise of Demon Path Nascent Soul cultivators in the Southern Wilderness, which had also attracted the attention of Yan Laomo Tianhen.

At the Demon Alliance Assembly, Lord Tianhen personally assigned two other Demon Path Nascent Soul cultivators to assist Qishang Mojun, deciding to launch the first large-scale realm-descending offensive against the Southern Wilderness.

"Sigh! Only a few days of peace have passed; why is it so difficult to just tend to the fields in peace?"

"Since you are actively delivering yourselves to my door, do not blame me for being impolite."

Qin Ming's eyes flickered incessantly; he immediately summoned Mo Lingwei in and instructed her: "Have Wei Wuya come to the island to see me."

"Yes, my lord Island Master." Mo Lingwei accepted the order and immediately set off.

Half a day later.

A streak of blue fleeing light landed on Wangyue Island, revealing the figure of Wei Wuya.

"Wei Wuya pays respects to Senior Qin Qin Zhenjun Wangyue."

Qin Ming's gaze fell upon him, and a slight smile appeared: "Brother Wei, it's been a long time; there's no need for such formalities."

Wei Wuya had experienced a failed attempt at breaking through his realm, but under the restorative effects of that Li Yun Pill from Qin Ming, fortunately, he suffered no serious harm.

Nowadays, he had also cultivated to the late-stage Jin Dan realm; he now appeared as a middle-aged man with a resolute countenance, wearing a tall cap and a jade-like face, possessing quite the dignity of the Alliance Leader of the Four Kingdoms.

"I wonder what urgent matter has caused Qin Qin Zhenjun Qin to suddenly summon me here?" Wei Wuya knew that unless there was something particularly important, Qin Ming generally would not personally summon him.

Qin Ming put away his smile and spoke to him with a grave expression: "Alliance Leader Wei, the upcoming matters concern the life and death of the Southern Wilderness; the implications are extraordinarily significant."

"Remember, only the core members of the Four Kingdoms Alliance are to know of this; after you read it, go make preparations."

Immediately after, Qin Ming handed him a jade slip.

"As for other support, I will contact the Demon Race and the Great Jin Dao-Protecting Alliance; you only need to act according to my arrangements."

On Wei Wuya's steady and capable face, this was the first time he had seen Qin Ming so solemn.

After taking the jade slip and scanning through it, his face instantly changed drastically! His voice couldn't help but tremble as he said:

"Qishang Mojun... descending to invade the Southern Wilderness."

(End of Chapter)